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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
I From the CharlestoaCn Papers. |

Edward Fowler Bird, who lives at
the Shades of Death, n. j., has a
Houdan hen that has built her nest
high up in an old willow tree.
The nest is twenty-seven feet from
the ground, and contains fourteen
eggs. The Warren county farmers
say they never heard ola hen making
her nest in tree before. Mr.. Bird
often goes on top of his house to look
into the nest.-NeaO York Eceai'ag Sun.
Mr.. G. Horace Gallaher of this town
has three hens that lay in the crotch
of a tree 10 or II feet from the ground.
He found nine eggs in the nest few
days ago, took out eight and left one
for nest egg, and the hens 60 along
tending to business as before. The
hens go to the roof of the house to get
into the nest.
A gentleman informed us that he
witnessed a battle of birds few
days ago on the "Mt. Hammond"
farm on the Shenandoah river. 1t
was fight between two bald eagles
and flock of crows. One of the eagles
made sudden swoop and struck the
ground with such force as to kill
himself. The other flew away. The
dead eagle measured seven feet from
tip to tip of wings. The claws were
large and tufts of wool in them-evi-
IDENTIFY he had been raiding a sheep
fold.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

A BEE IN THE BoNNET.-It Is said
that some of our legislative "stagers"
had to fan themselves pretty lively TO
keep the s. o. G. ardor cooled down,
and the senatorial bees out Of their
bonnets. One little beelet did get
into an old woman's head-gear and
made lively racket for while.
There is no accounting for tastes. Ar
istocratic smiles and corporation wiles
raise some Darwinian descendants
into the third heaven. gfs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
ASTONISHING SUCCESS.

1t is the duty of every person who has
used BOschee's German Syrup to let its
wonderful qualities be known to their
friends in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonia,
and in fact all throat and lung diseases,
No person can use it without immed late
relief. Three doses will relieve any case
and we consider it the duty of all Drug
gists to recommend it to the poor, dying
consumptive, at least to try one bottle,
as $4,000 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no one case where it failed was
reported. Such medicine as the Ger.
man Syrup cannot be too widely known.
Ask your druggist about it. Sample
bottles to try, sold at 10 cents. Regular
size, rs cents. Sold by all Druggists and
Dealers, in the United States and Cana.
da.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

PRISONERS FOR THE" Pen Last
evening Deputy Sheriff w. II. Noll, of
Berkeley county, accompanied by Mr..
J. V. Carney and Stuart w. Walker,
arrived in the city and registered at
the Stamm House. They came here
from Moundsville, where they placed
in the State penitentiary two prison.
ers. both convicted of grand larceny
at the recent term ofthe Circuit Court,
the last over which Senator elect C. j.
Faulkner presided as Judge. Annie
Johnson, colored girl eighteen
years old, was one of the prisoners,
and Samuel Baker, also colored. was
the name of the other. Both are SEN
fenced for two years. Weolnesdd yrs
Iyatelligencer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

We hear a good deal from time to
time about encouraging home enter
prise, and as often hear of our leading
men going to Pittsburg or Baltimore
for things that could be made and
sold, better and cheaper, by our man.
ufacturers and dealers. These same
men sell their produce in Martinsburg.
Why not in Pittsburg!
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Grand Rally at the M. E.
Church, Sunday last, was surprising
success. Over 800 was realized being
the largest amount taken up under
the same circumstances. Had it not
been for the inclement weather, a
much larger sum would have been
collected. f. c.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

A NEW B. & o. NovEL.-A new
novel to be issued anonymously in a
few weeks under the name of :" Wall
ingford" is from the pen of one of the
officials of the Baltimore and Ohio
system. Its principal scene is laid in
Baltimore. The heroine is supposed
to be well-known Baltimore beauty,
and the hero a civil engineer of the
Pennsylvania Railroad who construct
ed a tunnel under Baltimore. Advance
sheets of the book promise well.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The conference of the commission
of foreign bond-holders and the
committee appointed by the Virginia
Legislature to settle the debt qdes-
ton has ended In gas.D So perish
the Wall Street Syndicate's West
Virginia S8,000,0O0 scheme, and
with it the told stager" monopoIist.
would be aristocrats
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Judge John Blair Hoge is confined
effects of severe fall sustained Sat-
urday. He was attacked with vertigo
while walking upon the street and fell,
his head striking hard substance.
He was carried to his room insensible.
The wound experienced, cash in the
head, is serious, but not fatal.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Monday afternoon this section was
flooded by one of the heaviest rains
known here for some time. Streets
and cellars were flooded, embank-
ments along the railroads washed
down. In the country many fields
were badly washed, and most of the
corn planted will have to be replanted.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

NoTICE.-There have been parties
selling receipts for hog cholera medi-
cine in this county, stating that they
sold me receipt some years ago for
making such medicine. The public
should not patronize such parties for
they are misrepresenting things. All
my success in treating hog cholera is
through my own discoveries.
JAS. NJ. VANMETER.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Legislature has adjourned
after an extra session of nearly three
weeks and it is safe to say that every
day of this time cost the people over
5000. And the worst of it all is that
the extra session was needless
burden imposed ON the taxpayers by
the Democratic CAUCUS State JOuyn.
nj
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Mr.. j. w. Corsey has gone to Storer
College to take summer course of
studies. For a number of years he
has been teaching in the winter and
passing the summer months at school,
and is making himself highly quail
fed as teacher.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

One ofthe employees of Forepaugh's
circus was killed on last Friday morn
ing whilst riding horse to the fair
ground. At the bridge on s. Queen
street, the horse slipped and fell roll
ing over on its rider and injuring him
in such manner that he died in
few hours.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Hon. B. s. Morgan, State Superin-
tendent of Free Schools, states in a
circular he has issued, "teachers will
not have to be examined on Physi-
ology, Hygiene and the effects of Mar
cotics on the Human SYSTEM" until
the examination next year.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
TRYING TO Fool THE REPUBLICAN,

TRYING TO FooLTHE REPUBLICANS.
"A West Side man said to Post
reporter Saturday: "The way the
Democratic candidates friends are
electioneering now for the County
School Superintendency is this way !:
They go to Democrat and say you
must vote for Mr.. S., or Mr.. B. las
the case may be) because he is q Demo
crat.' Then they go to Republican
and say: ooh there's no politics in
this election, so you can vote for Mr..
S., or Mr.. B. can't you?' That is,
they tell Democrats to support Demo-
Gratis because they are Democrats, and
they then asks Republicans to support
Democrats because there's no politics
IN the office ? Oh, consistency, thou
art a jewell" said our friend.-Post.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
A. B..

VANCLEvEsvILLE, w. VA, May
11.-About $3.50 this morning a train
broke loose on the B. & o. Railroad
at a point known as the nine mile
grade, near this station, and in
trying to get it together, wrong
switch was opened and west-bound
freight collided with the broken
freight-train, completely blockading
the track until $50, when the train
due in Baltimore, Md, at a. m. pass
ed this place. The loss to the railroad
is severe. There were thirty five coal
hoppers and two house cars complete
ly wrecked. The engines Of both
trains were greatly damaged. With
the exception of bruises, the train
men escaped, no one being very SER
iously injured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
The French government has

The French government has in
stituted reprisals for Germany's
treatment OF Frenchmen. A French
cabinet crisis is imminent. Austria
has 100000 troops under arms in
Dalmatia, and Russia is hurrying
aggressive operations on the Afghan
border.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

A. NJ. GLBERT'S Drug Store is the
place to get pure Drugs, Medicines, Dia-
mond Dyes, Fine Perfumery. Dr. Metre g
Tooth Brush, Toilet Soaps, Holiday
Goods, Sponges, Cigars. &C., cheaper
than any place in town.
Cor. Queen and Race st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

During the heavy rain on Monday
afternoon a portion of the bank over
hanging the B. & O.. tracks at Green
hill Cemetery gave away and fell up
on the track.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The late Legislature made new
road law, which is left optional with
the various counties to adopt, or be
content with the law as it stands. It is
somewhat voluminous, but it would
be we'll for the public to know and con-
slider its provisions. One main idea
in it, is to divide the various county
roads into sections of not over one
mile each, and have the surveyors sell
out the keeping up of the section to
the lowest and best bidder. THE
HERALD will publish the law as soon
as correct copy can be procured.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Governor has appointed Col.
Frank Beckwith. of the Charlestown
bar, to the Judgeship of this Circuit,
made vacant by the resignation of
Judge Faulkner. Beckwith was elect
ed to succeed Lucas in the Legislature.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

RIDENoUR Sunday School opened
2ith, under the auspices of the Epis-
copal minister, r. d. Roller. 1t is to
be hoped that the whole neighbor-
hood will be reused to sense of their
duty in aiding the good work. Mr..
Lee Bender had an excellent school
here but the mothers and fathers
threw all the work on his shoulders ;
he was Superintendent, Teacher, Lii
orarian, Secretary, &c. In short he
had all the responsibility. But a
whole Sunday School is too much for
one pair of shoulders to carry, be they
ever so broad and we suppose he
thought ittoo hard to undertake again.
We would have welcomed him back
and felt as glad and happy as spring
70 see his kind, genial face among us
once more. We extend to him our
thanks for his kindness and liberality
among us and for the beautiful Sun.
Jay School papers that have been sent
all winter to us. We wish the present
leader success. There will be preach
ing next Sunday at p. m. Come
out and hear a good sermon and see
yourneighbors' faces for the first time
III SIX MONTHS. DON'T forget the date,
sunday, May 18th, at Ridenour School
mouse, 3 o'clock p. M. Children Of
day school.
IS. The picnicat the pine hills is
deferred. R1nENorJR SCHOOL
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

TheGovernor will probably appoint
a Jefferson County man to to the
judgeship in this district. Mr.. Travers
is very favorably mentioned. Berke-
ley would be pleased to have one of
her own sons fill out the term that
belongs to US, and has some very able
and capable lawyers, who would be a
credit to the bench-none more so on
the Democratic side than Hon. E.
Boyd Faulkner or Blackburn Hughes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Berkeley Social Club will hold
its Third Annual Ball next Thursday
night, and promise good time to all
who attend.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Forepaugh's show was grand COM
plete aggregation in its line, and
thousands of people were drawn to its
exhibitions here last Friday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
PrudentIy Break UP Your Cold

By the timely use of Pomeroy's Petro-
line Plaster, the greatest of remedies for
soreness of the chest or lungs. Sold by
druggists and John Lee Fout, Martins
burg.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

A number of farmers in Frederick
county, Md, are blowing under their
wheat which was winter-killed, and
will plant corn instead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

WINCHESTER, VA, May 6.-Judge
Clark to-day set aside the verdict of
murder in the first degree in the Ri
denour case, and granted the prisoner
a new trial. The principal grounds
for this decision were the separation
of the jury during the trial, and the
receipt by them of communications
which the sheriff did not personal
ly examine. The judge did not pass
upon any of the other questions raised
by the motions for a new trial. Com
monwealth's Attorney r. E. Beyard
moved for a change of venue, but the
motion was denied. The case was set
for rehearing on May Esd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Gilt, Walnut. Oak, Plush and Velvet
Picture Frames at wholesale prices at
Cunningham Photograph Gallery, over
National Bank.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Farmers. look to your interest and
sell your wool to the old reliable buy
er, LUTHER MILLER, and get the
highest cash price. i st.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Upward of twenty liquor dealears
of Hagerstown failed to procure Ii
cense under the high license law.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

THE COSMOPOLITAN FOR May
The May number of the Cosmopolitan,
the last but one that will be published
in Rochester before its removal to New
York City, opens with striking and
interesting dialect story, entitled,
g De New Boss, by Mary Rose Floyd.
1t contains the second and last part of
that original and powerful story by C..
Van Nievelt, entitled "The Baron Won
Goldstetten." "The May Evening"
is beautiful little story by Gogol,
the great Russian novelist. The third
of Emile billiards entertaining and
valuable articles on "Life Beneath
the Crescent, is even more interesting
than its predecessors. 1t describes
very fully the character of the Sui
tans, the peculiarities of Turkish wo-
men, the wretched system of educa-
ton prevailing in Turkey, the repre-
sentatives of foreign powers in Con-
stantinople, and many other things
of interest and Importance. The arti-
Gle is beautifully illustrated. I" A
Fracas with Grizzly Bears" by VIM.
T. Hornady. is a sprightly and hui
morous sketch of a very thrilling adj
venture in the West. Schlicht & Field
Co., Rochester, n. Y.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

All kinds of China, Glass, Earthen
Goods, w. G. Goods, English, French
and American. Fancy goods and pres
ents. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

AT COSTA copy of Worcester's Un'
abridged Dictionary in sheep with patent
index. NJ S. BURDErTE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

VOLTS Celebrated Horse and Cattle
Powders. This popular remedy for Pur-
flying the Blood. Coughs, Distempers,
Kidney and Bladder Troubles, Heayes,
Roughness of Skin, &c. 1t is also inval-
liable as a Condition Powder for Cows
and Hogs. Prepared and sold by
a. NJ. GILBERT. Druggist.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
NEIGHBORING NEWS.
From The @sepherdstoama Reqistey

From The Sser,herdstoaCna Register.l
Dogs have been playing havoc
among the shop of the farmers OF this
locality. Among those who have lost
severely in this way are Messrs. w.
FL. Billmyer, William Link and Thos.
Callahan.
Mr.. Joseph Schilling, aged about 40
years, a well known and popular citi-
zen of Bolivar, died in this county, on
Wednesday of last week after pro-
tracted illness caused from an abcess
on the hip.
The property of Mr.. A. G. Draw
baugh at Shenandoah Junction was
sold at public sale last Friday by Com
missioners Trapnell and Baylor. The
dwelling-house went for 81 $50 and
the store for ,275. Mr.. S. l.. Will
liams bought both buildings.
The local option law went into eff
feet at Winchester last Sunday. Near
ly all the liquor dealers sold entirely
out and closed out before midnight
Saturday. by which time there was
not a gallon in the hands of the deal
CID. Luigi 4udAOlulCo liuu OOCh pun
chased and also bought there during
the week for private parties, to be
used incidentally and socially.
President Garrett has made the fol-
lowing appointments on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad /: A. J. Crom-
well, to be superintendent of motive
power for all lines east of the Ohio
river; A. Hunter Johnson, to be en-
gineer of maintenance ofway for the
maintenance ofway stem and branch
es, headquarters for both at Baltimore;
w. Ell. Harrison, to be superindent Of
motive power for the trans-O Ohio di-
vision, and David Lee, superinten-
dent of maintenance of way for the
trans-Ohio division.
AT the residence Of her son-in-law,
Mr.. Bayliss Trussell, May 1st, Mrs.
Prudence Conley, aged SO years, 4
months and 16 days. Mrs. Conley
was the mother of eleven children;
five only survive her. From her
youth she was a member of the church,
and bore the Affections of life with
Christian fortitude. The death sum-
mons was sudden, but doubtless she
was ready. The funeral services were
held in the Reformed Church of Shep-
herdstown, Rev. A. A. P. Neel preach
ing the sermon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
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Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

The Constitution of this State pro-
vides: I" No Judge, during his term
of office, shall hold any other Office or
public trust under this or any other
government, and the acceptance there
of shall he during his judicial office ;
nor shall he during his continuance
therein, be eligible to any political
Office" The Federal Constitution
provides only, that Senator "shall
be thirty years of age and been nine
years citizen of the United States,
and shall, when elected, be an inhabi-
tant of the State for which he is chos-
en-"
1t has been repeatedly decided that a
State cannot disqualify person made
eligible by the Federal Constitution,
and hence there is no difficulty on this
score. But it is evident that under
the State Constitution Mr.. Faulkner
cannot be Judge and Senator at the
same time. Inasmuch as Governor
Wilson denies the validity of his cleo
ton, and will not issue his credentials,
it seems evident that Judge for this
circuit will not be appointed until
Faulkner resigns. The whole affair
is in a very unsatisfactory condition,
to say the least, but Faulkner is not
responsible. The regular term of our
court commences on the 18th. A
special judge can be elected by the
lawyers only to fill the place of an ex-
isting judge, and after Mr.. Faulkner's
resignation there will be no judge in
this circuit until one is appointed.
We are inclined to the belief that the
May term of our Circuit Court will not
be held unless Faulkner resigns
promptly and the governor makes an
appointment without any delay.
There is another suggestion In this
connection. If Mr.. Faulkner acts as
judge after the Legislature has de-
clared he is Senator, then 1t may be
argued that his so acting was refusal
to accept the Senatorship.-D Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Lamps Burners Wicks! Chimneys
We have Lamps and Burners that give
the light of IS candles. Call and see
them. BURKHART & co.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Family Bibles from $3.50 to SIS, al
BURDETTE'S Book Store.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

You can never go astray by buying
your lamps and lamp trimmings at the
boss lamp house. L. E. BENTZ & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

DEDICATION OF GRANGE HALL
The Swan Pond Grange Hall will be
dedicated at Swan Pond, May Goth,
1887, at 10 O'Clock a. m. The public
are cordially invited to attend. Morti-
more Whitehead, Lecturer of the Ma
tional Grange will be present, and
other distinguished speakers.
E. S. TABLER, Master.
JOHN T. MORNSnR Sec,Y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

A splendid grade of wall paper, white,
black, only 10 cts. at BURDETTE's Book
Store. Usual prices Is cts.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Don't you know that Small & Co. can
furnish Door Frames and Doors, Win
dow Frames, Sash and Shutters of all
kinds, Brackets and Balusters, sawed or
turned Mouldings of all kinds, Slate
Roofing done to order, from 5000 square
and upwards. Call on them at the old
Planning Mill Building, near B. & O..
Freight Depot.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

Splendid dried beef, Clipped ready for
the table at BENTZ & BROS
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14
BUSINESS LOCALS.

SATEENs. Don t fail to see our line of
French and American Sateens, as we
have very large line in the lateststyles.
Sateens are going to be the popular
thing for mid Summer wear also ask
to see our Oriental Flouncing to make
up with Sateens. EMMERT & FIERY.
Our Monmouth Queensware Store is
now filed to completion. Dinner Sets.
in French China Tea Sets, nobby new
styles Toilet Sets, 10 and ~ pieces, 80
different styles. Come and see US.
L. E. BENTz & Bro.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

HEAVY RAINs.-Heavy showers
have been frequent the past week.
At Cumberland last Saturday the
streets were under water and the flood
was the highest of any since 1858.
The railroad tracks were covered with
ground; the water in some of the
streets rose two feet, washing away
pavements, fences and damaging
streets and gardens. Forepaugh show
exhibited to great crowds in pouring
shower.
Mr.. G. V. Rathman, who runs West
on the B. & O., informs us that hail
fell at Ronnd Bottom, some measur-
ing one inch in diameter, and so thick
hail could have been gathered by the
peck. At Paw-Paw, Friday of last
week, the rain came down in torrents.
The Potomac and its smaller tribu-
taries, were swollen to overlooking
The rain at Cumberland Monday was
as heavy as that of Saturday and Sun.
day. Cellars were filed and some
houses had two feet of water on the
floor. Carpets and furniture were
ruined. One family sat down tc
breakfast, and by the time the meal
was finished the house was surrounded
by water to the depth of two feet.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-05-14

| have received a full line Of
the Celebrated Walker Boots
and Shoes, the Best Goods made.
For sale only by "a
d. N. DEATRICK.